The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-06-19
BIG POKER UP NORTH.
The Mig Fsur Of the Red River Valley
Major Edward's Success - . Diuher.

Major EdWofa'a success - . 0lu4ofs
From ne cateapo Hera,A
Interest In the game Of draw poker In tho
ns thy sss Tsoss
the Rod River valley famous for tho reckless;
With sh
ton to legitimate business in towns and cities
that have sprung up along the banks Of the Red
tocsrds II Is more ior pleasure than profit. Ten
IN that Country who won and lost f9Etunes, on
now risk their money In real estate and other
speculations that carry with them an air Of
fest poEer player TIE Esd &Ser Valley ew
years ago and there were but few OF the best
he on play
Ing anything but an honest game. He did not
dspsnd on tricks and clever tbs Of
aR Els sa deies 'n''
oata S but Ri q do til
i %sa from Louisville, Ky, w69 ssisd IL, him !, to
fused an Invitation Of that nature, and, q
party Of four was soon made up. Tho gentle-
from Louisyae are we'll hnSTn IL
Began i IN small i room on The third floor q the
chips shifted from hand to hand Without ma
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but he never showed his hand when he could
evoid it. At last he stood pat. His opponents
drew cards, and one man forced the fight With
four ten spots The MAJOR made BID ior more
%say met H 10 raise p sna R. Eass 1888 hs
M triad
him for more. He had only $50 In his pocket.
and calling bell boy he sent, 9ote down
Mete ASKING Elm ioe q ~ TSe
the desired apoant: and th , y Mia% AL; soolly
back n hls chair. took cigar nom his pocket
aesfS Sao
Tic money, sas s6 ths Chips End . found that
back stSeir Chairs said they were tired and
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The f four spot The Major onsiderea his lucky
Ss s;Sss : and
Col MoF5ow' citizen 81 FarfSS who 1. emi.
sh to sa Of IN Ss on
card player in that country Who wouldn't take *
warmest friends. They seemed to run a. mu:
eaeh eRef STACK Of they fought
were the bitterest enemies;
In 70 the MSE and the Colons st down
was as then the Readausptess ei sporting men IN
had one. .. Silently i ,ayPs p tSs celonsi;
iesp Res
cards, which gave him nothing but bob.
b oef o %sfe Els poafe made check
This was challenge to the ColoneFs nerve
which he didn't hesitate q moment to accept.
and without any se Ss q
dropped his Kings and raEed in the money.
r9i st0RRsas snass Sheriff o, Buoxh
sSd ssaSins WITH 81 6i% IT, %ssrs john hsssaIt
wSefe he us great deal y prepsrts and Is
e. p pOTdn 81 he s4i
rtors as Tie sdS apa WRsneSes they
Hassar rS was a reciIsss player. but his good
with Winning TO his credit Jnd Lamopro "a. as
tim. This quartet started a. game six years
ago In Fargo that continued from Wednesday
at 10 O'Clock r. NJ. until Saturday noon, and
none Of the players slept during that time. In
the end Edwards was big c S6nn t.S. HMhSgart
gle and Lamoure went broke.
These men rarely meet nowadays over the
cards. Major Edwards Il devoting himself 70
he is editor and proprietor, and seldom sits
down to cards. When he does IT. Is but o
friendly game OF casino, hearts sinch o., whist;
He has been turning his attention to politics OF
late and a few weeks ago was elected Mayor Of
Fargo, and his ambition Is now soaring toward
the halls Of Congress-.
Alexander MckeRzie last year surrendered
settled back on the 100000 that he accumu-
lated when he was In otftcy. He makes Bis
mark his headquarters, and he - considered
John Haggart was Knocked out OF the eheri1s
ONCE year ago by the Democrats. and Is now
paying CLOSE attention to his bonanza farm on
the banks OF the Cheyenne River. He has made
money IN Dakota, and 10 worth 100000.